OpenAI launches ChatGPT ads in India and teen-specific version

ChatGPT Ads ChatGPT for Teens AI advertising parental controls Study Mode

OpenAI is implementing two major updates to its ChatGPT ecosystem: the introduction of advertising in specific markets and the launch of a specialized version for younger users.

In India, OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Ads for logged-in adults on the Free and Go subscription plans. Sponsored content will appear below chat responses, clearly labeled and visually separated from AI-generated text. The company stated that ads will not influence responses and that advertisers will not have access to private conversations or personal data. More than 50 brands are expected to participate, with a self-serve Ads Manager becoming available to businesses on September 4.

Simultaneously, OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT for Teens, a version designed for users aged 13 to 17. This version includes enhanced safety filters for sensitive topics such as self-harm, violence, and sexual content. Key features include Study Mode, which uses guiding questions to assist learning rather than providing direct answers, as well as parental controls that allow guardians to set study hours and silence periods. The system also includes mechanisms to detect if a user is a minor even if they do not declare their age correctly.

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[● 8 SOURCES] OpenAI states that user conversations are not shared with advertisers and personal data is not sold. media1.hu · www.faz.net · madhyamamonline.com · www.itvoice.in · munsifdaily.com · +3 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu subscription tiers will remain ad-free. media1.hu · divany.hu · www.faz.net · madhyamamonline.com · www.itvoice.in · +4 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Ads are generally not displayed for sensitive topics such as health or politics. media1.hu · www.faz.net · madhyamamonline.com · www.itvoice.in · munsifdaily.com · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Advertisements are not shown to users identified as being under 18 years old. media1.hu · www.faz.net · madhyamamonline.com · www.itvoice.in · munsifdaily.com · +3 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] An 'Ads-Free' option is available for the Free tier, but it results in lower message limits and reduced access to features like image generation.
[● 9 SOURCES] Advertisers cannot influence the AI-generated responses, and ads are visually separated from the chat content. media1.hu · divany.hu · www.faz.net · madhyamamonline.com · www.itvoice.in · +4 more
[DISPUTED] OpenAI has expanded its ChatGPT advertising system to 31 European countries. www.market.se · media1.hu · divany.hu · www.faz.net
[● 9 SOURCES] Advertisements will be shown to users on the Free and Go subscription plans. media1.hu · divany.hu · www.faz.net · madhyamamonline.com · www.itvoice.in · +4 more
[● 11 SOURCES] ChatGPT for Teens includes Study Mode, parental controls, and safety filters for sensitive topics. www.portadanacional.com · elmauleinforma.cl · portaleduca.cl · www.2duerighe.com · educationmattersmag.com.au · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens, a version of its chatbot for users aged 13 to 17. www.portadanacional.com · elmauleinforma.cl · portaleduca.cl · www.2duerighe.com · educationmattersmag.com.au · +6 more